Why is it that people tend to unimaginatively relegate pairing sake solely with sushi? Do they not know that one of the world’s oldest drinks is also the cleanest, with a rather untapped versatility? Dreamsake—co-founded by Matt Brunault and Hector Butler in Hyōgo, Japan—launched in London this month. A product with no sulfites, additives, or preservatives and just a third of the acidity of wine (plus delicate notes of melon, honey, and grapefruit), it will, I suspect, become an instant classic. My wife and I popped a chilled bottle of the Daiginjo No.1 with a tray of nachos, and the combination was dangerously moreish—it is, after all, 15 percent A.B.V. (from $37.88, dreamsake.com) —Spike Carter

Of the many gadgets competing for counter space in my kitchen, none is nearly as satisfying as Breville’s Bean Keeper Coffee Canister. Technically, there’s nothing wrong with decanting coffee in a basic Weck jar. But this stainless-steel container has an interior lid that, when pressed down to the level of the coffee beans, uses fancy technology to expel the air. The pleasant whoosh sound is reason enough to use it, but it also manages to keep the beans fresher for longer, resulting in better-tasting morning joe. ($49.95, breville.com) —Ashley Baker

Brunello Cucinelli has long been known for superlative cashmere, but now it may be considered a handbag powerhouse as well. The Solomeo-based fashion house’s new BC Duo Bag collection, designed by sisters Carolina and Camilla Cucinelli, is available in four styles. This updated version of an over-the-shoulder tote bag is made of materials including fine-grain calfskin, suede, and lamé leather, and its interior straps can be adjusted to change the shape. We’re tempted to start with the mini, but let’s be real—the large chocolate-colored bag was born to be carried around the most bucolic towns of Tuscany and Umbria, collecting curiosities from all sorts of local shops and purveyors. ($4,500; brunellocucinelli.com) —Ashley Baker

Founded by Nico Bruinsma in Amsterdam in 1991, Cult Epics originally operated as a VHS mail-order distribution company specializing in art-house, horror, and erotica films. In that pre-Internet era, films like A Clockwork Orange, Pink Flamingos, and Salò were totally out of circulation and nearly impossible to track down—which is where Bruinsma stepped in. In 1998, the operation was moved to the United States, where Cult Epics was a key figure in making the back-catalogue work of filmmakers such as Abel Ferrara available. More than three decades later, this small boutique label has weathered the ups and downs of physical media and become something of an institution. Recently, the brand has expanded into the world of coffee-table books, with titles including Sylvia Kristel: From Emmanuelle to Chabrol, by Jeremy Richey. (cultepics.com) —Spike Carter

Posing in front of a camera can be awkward as it requires a certain level of vulnerability to get “the right shot.” You need someone behind the lens that is, or feels like, an old friend. Look no further than Sophie Elgort. Her new PBS All Arts series, Portrait Mode with Sophie Elgort, explores how she approaches her subjects—capturing not just a visual portrait of them but also an oral one, through intimate conversation. This season features musician Nile Rodgers, EGOT winner Rita Moreno, photographer Arthur Elgort (Sophie’s dad), and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Skylar Brandt. (pbs.org) —Gracie Wiener

Canadian bootmaker Viberg is so good at what they do that you can’t go wrong with any of their models, from the 1970s Italy–inspired Pachena Bay hiking boot to their trademark Service Boots, which look like something out of Days of Heaven. But for those with a taste for the clothing and uniforms of World War II, Viberg’s N1 Boot—made from appropriately named Marine Field Shoe suede—will be irresistibly familiar. Based on a model originally developed by the U.S. Navy for cold weather, the N1 is a faithful reproduction down to its hemp-and-rubber sole, which was devised to conserve wartime rubber supplies. Today, even if you’re not wearing the boots in the jungles of the Pacific, you’ll be grateful for the added traction. ($990, viberg.com) —Nathan King